Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibres, for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, light-weight coated paper, in rolls or sheets

HS v2017 Code: 481022

About paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibres, for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, light-weight coated paper, in rolls or sheets

HS code 481022 covers a specific type of coated paper and paperboard that is widely used in the printing, writing, and graphic arts industries. This lightweight, high-quality paper is essential for a variety of applications, from magazines and brochures to packaging and labels. As a key component in the broader paper and pulp industry, the production and trade of 481022 materials play a significant role in the global economy.

Production process

The production of 481022 paper and paperboard involves a multi-step process. First, the base paper or paperboard is manufactured using a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping methods. This material is then coated with a layer of kaolin or other inorganic substances, which enhances the paper's surface properties and improves its suitability for printing and writing applications. The coated paper is then calendered, or passed through rollers, to achieve the desired smoothness and thickness.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of 481022 materials include wood pulp, kaolin or other inorganic coating substances, and specialized papermaking machinery. The wood pulp can be sourced from a variety of tree species, and the choice of pulping method (mechanical or chemical) can significantly impact the final product characteristics. Additionally, the coating materials, such as kaolin, play a crucial role in determining the paper's surface properties and printability.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 481022 is the coated paper and paperboard itself, which is then consumed by various industries, including 4901 Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, 4902 Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, and 4908 Transfers (decalcomanias).

Revisions to 481022

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 481022. The most recent 1 version of this code (481022) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 481022 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibres, for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, light-weight coated paper, in rolls or sheets

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/48'>48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4810'>4810: Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481022'>481022: Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanical or chemi-mechanical processed fibres, for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, light-weight coated paper, in rolls or sheets</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481013'>481013: Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing &amp; writing, graphics, containing no, or not more than 10% by weight of total fibres obtained by mechanical or chemi-mechanical process, in rolls</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481014'>481014: Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres got mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, sheets, sides 435mm or less by 297mm or less, unfolded,</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481019'>481019: Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances, for printing/writing/graphics, having 10% or less by weight of total fibres got by mechanical/chemi-mechanical process, sides exceeding 435mm and 297mm, unfolded, sheets</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481029'>481029: Paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, having more than 10% of mechanically processed fibres, (excluding light-weight paper), for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481031'>481031: Kraft paper and paperboard; uniformly bleached throughout, coated with inorganic substances, more than 95% of chemically processed wood fibres, weight 150g/m2 or less, for non-graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481032'>481032: Kraft paper and paperboard; uniformly bleached throughout, coated with inorganic substances, more than 95% of chemically processed wood fibres, weight more than 150g/m2, for non-graphic purposes, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481039'>481039: Kraft paper and paperboard; coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in item no. 4810.31 and 4810.32, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481092'>481092: Paper and paperboard; multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substances only, for non-graphic purposes, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/481099'>481099: Paper and paperboard; coated with inorganic substances only, whether or not surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, n.e.c. in heading no. 4810, in rolls or sheets</a>"]

    

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